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Indoor play parks: why they are important for child development

Child development and the importance of indoor play parks

A child's holistic development is a process that is not limited to the school bench or the home environment. Indoor play parks like HopLop provide a unique environment where children can develop important skills while playing. Through play, children learn new motor skills, such as balance and coordination, which are vital for their physical development. In addition, the playground's unobstructed environment gives children the opportunity to practice social skills such as interaction and cooperation with other children.

Playgrounds are not only places where children can release their extra energy, but also important learning environments. In indoor playgrounds like HopLop, children are challenged and encouraged to take risks in a safe environment. This fosters their problem-solving skills and creativity. By climbing, jumping and moving around on a variety of play equipment, children learn to understand their own physical limits and develop self-confidence.

Combining play and learning

Play is a child's work and an essential part of the child's learning process. At HopLop, play and learning go hand in hand. The play park's varied activities are designed to stimulate children's senses and thinking. For example, various puzzles and construction games develop children's fine motor skills and logical reasoning. This kind of learning through play is natural and motivating for the child, which strengthens his or her desire to learn new things.

Grid tracks keep the kids busy at HopLop

At HopLop, children also experience the joy of success as they go above and beyond and overcome challenges. This experience of success is important for the development of a child's self-esteem and self-image. When a child understands that by practising and trying you can learn and achieve goals, it sets the stage for lifelong learning and self-development.

Family time together is invaluable

Family moments together are priceless, and HopLop provides the perfect environment for this. At the indoor play park, parents can spend time with their children actively participating or relaxing while the children play safely. This time together strengthens family bonds and creates memories that will last a lifetime. In addition, parents can see up close how their children develop and learn new skills, which is rewarding and allows parents to support their children's development.

At HopLop, even the youngest members of the family can safely explore and try new things. The environment is designed to support children's natural curiosity and desire to explore the world. This encourages children to be active and independent learners. The presence and encouragement of parents gives children a sense of security within which they can boldly experiment and learn.

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HopLop operates nationwide, with parks in every region from Turku to Joensuu and Helsinki to Oulu. HopLop parks also include quality family restaurants and birthday parties.

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Arrival instructions

  1. Drive to Fredikanterassi 1, 00520 Helsinki
  2. Park on floor P4.
  3. If you are on the second floor, take the lift to floor P4
  4. Find the pink area (the columns) and look for the glass door that says DOWN UNDER.
  5. Enter through the glass doors, turn immediately left. Walk to the end of the corridor and through the door.
  6. You are now on the P4 floor on the top deck. You can access the park either by the lift on the right or by the Hoplop door down the stairs.
  7. Welcome!

Option 1: Follow the yellow DOWN UNDER signs hanging from the ceiling, which will lead you to your destination. Note that not all lifts stop on all floors. Maps in the mall will help you find the lifts and the route.

Option 2: On arrival at Tripla from the train station, there is an information desk on floor 4 where you can ask for advice. 

Option 3: Take the lifts in the shopping centre to floor P4 (parking garage). Follow the yellow DOWN UNDER signs and the signs on the ceiling until you see the HOPLOP signs. Follow the signs to the park. This is a completely FREE option for entering the park.

Option 4: MINITRIPLA is located on the second floor of the shopping centre. From there, a DOWN UNDER signposted route runs along the corridor to the lifts that take you directly to the park (the lifts are timed, and only go to floor P6 when the park is open). 

Option 1: Follow the yellow DOWN UNDER signs hanging from the ceiling, which will lead you to your destination. Note that not all lifts stop on all floors. Maps in the mall will help you find the lifts and the route.

Option 2: On arrival at Tripla from the train station, there is an information desk on floor 4 where you can ask for advice. 

Option 3: Take the lifts in the shopping centre to floor P4 (parking garage). Follow the yellow DOWN UNDER signs and the signs on the ceiling until you see the HOPLOP signs. Follow the signs to the park. This is a completely FREE option for entering the park.

Option 4: MINITRIPLA is located on the second floor of the shopping centre. From there, a DOWN UNDER signposted route runs along the corridor to the lifts that take you directly to the park (the lifts are timed, and only go to floor P6 when the park is open). 

 

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Gift for a hero: your very own Monthly pass!

When you book a birthday party between 16.4.-26.5.2024, you will receive a monthly pass as a gift for your hero. The pass can be collected from the park on the day of the celebration, which is also the start of the month's play time. Pass The pass is linked to the Family account of the reserver.

Yes, Pass is personal and is marked for the birthday hero.

With a Pass you can have as many adventures as you like during the period of validity of your pass. It is advisable to book your playtime well in advance. One playtime per day. The pass cannot be used to pay for birthdays, outings or group events.

Pass is valid in all Leo's and HopLop parks in Finland. If you wish to use the pass in Leo´s Playgrounds in other countries, please contact Customer Service at hello@leosleikkimaa.fi or info@hoplop.fi

With a Pass you can have as many adventures as you like during the period of validity of your pass. It is advisable to book your playtime well in advance. One playtime per day. The pass cannot be used to pay for birthdays, outings or group events.

We recommend making a playtime booking. Remember to log in to your Family account to use your pass.
Book your playtime in advance via the appointment form. Finalise your booking by clicking on the "Use passport" button.
 
Arrive at the park and show your reservation to the cashier, and your pass from your Leo's & HopLop Family account. Pass must be shown directly from your account, a screenshot of your pass is not sufficient. Other children and adults included in the reservation are eligible for a discounted online admission price.
Leo's and HopLop have the right to revoke Pass if the user repeatedly behaves in a disruptive manner or does not comply with the park's rules of operation or if the pass is misused. 
 
Customer service will help you at hello@leoshoplop.fi